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Export Configurations

In app settings, tap Export Settings and Connections to export your configuration. The exported file is saved in My Files at /My Files/settings.fe.plist.

Import Configurations

Open the configuration file (settings.fe.plist) and tap Import. Missing connections are created and existing connections are updated.

Distribute Configurations with MDM

FE File Explorer supports configuration distribution through mobile device management (MDM).

  1. Configure the app and add connections in FE File Explorer.
  2. In app settings, tap Export Settings and Connections.
  3. Copy /My Files/settings.fe.plist to your computer.
  4. Assign the settings.fe.plist file to FE File Explorer in your MDM software.

Distribute Configurations with MDM and an HTTP Server

If your MDM system cannot distribute a plist file directly, FE File Explorer can download and import it from a URL.

  1. Export the configuration to a plist file.
  2. Place the plist file on an HTTP server.
  3. Set the ConfURL property in your MDM to the plist download URL. For example:
ConfURL = https://www.skyjos.com/fileexplorer/mdm/settings.fe.plist
  1. Set the VersionUUID property in your MDM to any string. For example:
VersionUUID = A7DD3340-FE2C-4815-99AF-D806FB1E08DB

To apply an updated plist file, change VersionUUID. FE File Explorer downloads the file and updates its configurations.

Custom Configurations with MDM

Use the exported plist file to push additional restrictions and settings.

Lock App Settings

Set MDM_Lock_Setting to true to prevent users from changing app settings:

<key>MDM_Lock_Setting</key>
<true/>

Lock Connection Settings

Set MDM_Lock_Connection_Setting to true to prevent users from changing connection settings. The connection password is not saved on the iOS device:

<key>MDM_Lock_Connection_Setting</key>
<true/>

Disable New Connections

Set the relevant property to true to disable new connections of that type:

  • MDM_Disable_New_FTP_Connection
  • MDM_Disable_New_SFTP_Connection
  • MDM_Disable_New_WebDAV_Connection
  • MDM_Disable_New_OwnCloud_Connection
  • MDM_Disable_New_Dropbox_Connection
  • MDM_Disable_New_GoogleDrive_Connection
  • MDM_Disable_New_OneDrive_Connection
  • MDM_Disable_New_Box_Connection

Use Connection-Path Placeholders

In a connection-path setting, use %USER_NAME% to insert the connection username or %DEVICE_NAME% to insert the iOS device name.

Delete an Existing Connection

Add the Status property to the relevant connection section and set it to Delete. FE File Explorer deletes that connection when the MDM configuration is applied.

Download the sample configuration file.